SCUTTLE
/ˈskʌtəl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SCUTTLE
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
A broad, shallow basket.
A dish, platter or a trencher.
A small hatch or opening in a boat. Also, small opening in a boat or ship for draining water from open deck.
A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.
To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.
(by extension, in figurative use) Undermine or thwart oneself (sometimes intentionally), or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; compare scupper.
"The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
Examples of SCUTTLE in a Sentence
- "The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
Word Details
Is SCUTTLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTTLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SCUTTLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for SCUTTLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | t | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTTLE
82 words from the letters in SCUTTLE
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How to Use SCUTTLE in Word Games
SCUTTLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SCUTTLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCUTTLE to find 82 additional valid words.